Darth Vader.” Shukoff said that the piece could be funny only if there was a universal understanding that oppression was bad. Lloyds and Peter’s thoughts on the outcome of the 2016 election also prevented them from rapping one of their most popular raps, “Adolf Hitler vs. Lincoln reminds Donald Trump “to be a man and hold the door, don’t get your fans stirred up in some sort of Twitter civil war,” before he slaps Trump twice. Democrats and Republicans switched platforms during the 1960s, and it’s easy to see which current party the Republicans of old would align with. In Lincoln’s rhymes, it’s easy to see how the Republican Party has changed. Now, his verses express clear disgust with both political parties, stating that he’s “heard more thoughtful discussion up in TMZ, and they have got more brother blocking brother on their Facebook feed” - a clear nod to how they are both breaking America’s unity.Īs Lincoln’s verse continues, he expresses disdain for Trump’s portrayal of the Republican Party - his party - stating that “If this is the best my party gets then my party should quit.” As Hillary laughs at his line, Lincoln turns his attention to her, saying “to wipe that creepy-ass smile off your face and beat this dummy.” No longer is Lincoln nudging candidates in a light-hearted tone as he had with Obama and Mitt Romney. The 16th president’s political stances on the candidates have shifted drastically. The portrayal of Lincoln in the “Donald Trump vs Hillary Clinton” rap battle reveals how the team’s creative approach changed in the time of Trump. Thus, as Shukoff explained, the battle was “tough to spoof” because “it was a dark, sick joke.” How Lincoln Sparked Another Civil War in Trump’s America Shukoff exclaimed that as the writers got into the characters’ mindsets to make lyrics, the writing staff realized that, “When it came time to understand Donald Trump, it was a dark place.” Donald Trump had been accused of many offensive comments and unethical actions, most of which had been caught on camera. As the team addresses Lincoln’s role in the Hillary and Trump battle, it becomes clear that their process of creating light-hearted but gripping lyrics would not be the same as it had been before. Originally, the content was more lighthearted, but this would later change with the inclusion of political battles such as “Barack Obama vs Mitt Romney” and “ Hillary Clinton vs Donald Trump.” Epic Rap Battle’s History with TrumpĮpic Rap Battles of History first introduced the idea of the presidential campaign rap battle with the 2012 video “Mitt Romney vs Barack Obama.” In a historical cameo, Abraham Lincoln appears on a bald eagle to remind viewers of America’s values and rap about both how candidates could do better the former president suggests that Obama create change instead of simply speaking about it and that Romney treat America as a country rather than a company.Įpic Rap Battles of History and its writing team get into the mindset of their characters before they write, influencing their character’s phrasing and presentation and bringing the rap to life. Normally we’ve done that with characters we revere,” Shukoff said.Įpic Rap Battles of History has been making videos since 2010, although the tone has changed over time. “We go into these characters to find their voice, to understand what they would say. When it comes to creating lyrics for their characters, it’s clear that the Epic Rap Battles of History team does its research. In an interview done by Inverse in the article “The Dudes Behind ‘Epic Rap Battles of History’ Eye an Uncertain Future,” Shukoff explains the process of getting into character in the Trump era. What is Epic Rap Battles of History About? With political tensions at an all-time high, Epic Rap Battles of History uses their channel to publish comedically styled, well-researched information to clue their viewers in on one of America’s most important battles yet: Joe Biden versus Donald Trump. The founders of Epic Rap Battles of History, Peter “Nice Peter” Shukoff and Lloyd “EpicLLOYD” Ahlquist, create rap battles between fictional, historical and political figures using fact-based lyrics. Long a mainstay on YouTube, Epic Rap Battles of History is using their platform to set the facts straight in the face of a sea of political misinformation.
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